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2020 Nissan Sentra

US · Midsize Cars

The 2020 Nissan Sentra is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
Combined Economy
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km)
City28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)
Highway37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 39 mpg (6.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Gears, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 23V628000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of…

    Reported September 8, 2023. View on NHTSA

  • 23V581000: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge.…

    Reported August 15, 2023. View on NHTSA

  • 22V244000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.

    Reported April 13, 2022. View on NHTSA

  • 21V461000: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this…

    Reported June 17, 2021. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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    32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

  • 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI) · FWD
    33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have?

2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Nissan Sentra?

Combined fuel economy is 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Nissan Sentra front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.